Graduate Studies Executive Council
The membership of the Executive Council is representative of the graduate faculty on KU’s Lawrence Campus. One member from each of the professional schools and one from each of the four divisions of the College are appointed to staggered three-year terms, with nomination and selection within the representative's school/College. The initial Council was selected by the associate deans of each of the schools and the College. The council’s charges for 2008-09 include:
- Review, revise, and update Graduate Studies policy as needed;
- Review and approve new graduate degree and certificate program proposals;
- Advise the Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies in various areas, including (but not confined to):
- Scholarship disbursal
- Graduate Student professional development programming
- Application and admissions processing
- Progress toward degree communication and data collection
- Program review and assessment procedures
Executive Council Members: 2009– 10
| Name | Department | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Monica Biernat | CLAS Social Sciences | 2011 |
| Audra Boone | Business | 2012 |
| Maria Carlson | CLAS – Humanities | 2012 |
| Apurba Dutta | Pharmacy | 2012 |
| Stephen Grabow | Architecture and Urban Planning | 2010 |
| Carl Luchies | Engineering | 2011 |
| Deron McGee | Music | 2011 |
| Chris Petr | Social Welfare | 2010 |
| Daniel Stevenson | CLAS – International Programs | 2010 |
| Rodolfo Torres | CLAS – Natural Science/Mathematics | 2012 |
| Tom Volek | Journalism and Mass Communications | 2011 |
| Steve Lee | Education | 2010 |
| Allen Rawitch | KU Medical Center | Ex officio |
| Sara Rosen | Research & Graduate Studies | Ex officio chair |
Fall Meeting Calendar:
- October 20th, 2:30 - Regents Room, Strong Hall
- November 17th, 2:30 - Regents Room, Strong Hall
- December 15th, 2:30 - Provost’s Conference Room, 250 Strong Hall
Meeting minutes:
Meeting Agendas:
Executive Council of Graduate Faculty 2008 Archive



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